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Post by Eric Roper on Aug 23, 2010 15:13:13 GMT 1
LCPL JORDAN DEAN BANCROFT 1ST BATTALION THE DUKE OF LANCASTER'S REGIMENT On Saturday 21st August 2010, as part of the ongoing 'Hold' and 'Build' phase of Operation Tor Shezada in Sayedebad, central Helmand, Lance Corporal Bancroft's Platoon was providing essential outer security in order for a shura to take place between ISAF troops and local village elders. Sadly, during an exchange of fire with insurgents, Lance Corporal Bancroft was shot and killed. Lance Corporal Bancroft, aged 25, was born in Burnley on 13 March 1985. He joined the Army in September 2001. On completion of his training he was posted to the 1st Battalion, The Queens Lancashire Regiment before its amalgamation on 1st July 2006. Throughout his time in the Army he served with distinction this is his third operational tour having deployed twice to IRAQ On Op Telic 2 and 11. He was a highly professional and capable Junior Non-Commissioned Officer - one who relished life in the Army. He possessed loyalty 'in spades' and he had an absolute dedication to the Regiment, to the Battalion, to his Company and to the men he served with. However, more importantly he will be long remembered for his love for his family and girlfriend Lauren. RIP JORDAN
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Post by Frenchie on Aug 23, 2010 20:29:37 GMT 1
We Will Remember RIP
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